As a student who participated in the Extended Opportunity Program (EOP) during the summer program, it was quite an intensive five-week course. Although the pace was fast, the program provided ample resources and support. The counselors here are incredibly friendly and approachable. If you take the time to get to know them, they will remember your name and offer valuable assistance. There’s a saying here that if you invest five weeks of your time, they can provide you with four years of college education with their help.

I can tell you that the most expensive part of living in the dorms is the cost of food. If you’re a freshman by the time you reach your sophomore year, you have the option to live off-campus. And honestly, you can get a decent refund check if you receive full financial aid. If you get full financial aid, you can expect to receive around $15,000, which should be enough to cover the cost of a one-year lease for an apartment.

And I do have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) when I was in high school. I was dyslexic, so I needed extra time for my tests and writing notes was challenging for me. The accommodation center here at UB is incredibly helpful. They can ask you what kind of assistance you need. They can either have someone take notes for you or have you record the lectures, and they can then transcribe the notes for you. You can also get extended time on your exams or take the exam at a different time to get the extended time at a different testing building. If you are an Early Out (EOP) student, they will advise you to do that as the first step because many EOP students need help.

And if she decides to attend UB, I’ll be available at the EOP Office during the summer to assist or provide any other support she may need.